The nurse is working with the parents of a child who has chronic constipation. The nurse will teach the parents how to establish a regular pattern of defecation. The nurse will evaluate that the parents understood the teaching then they report back to the nurse with which of the following statements?

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Establishing a regular pattern of defecation for a child with chronic constipation involves creating a positive and stress-free environment. Encouraging the child to sit on the toilet for 5 to 10 minutes after meals utilizes the natural gastrocolic reflex, which increases bowel activity after eating, and rewarding the child with a star for the prize chart reinforces positive behavior without creating pressure or negative associations with the act of defecation.

The Nurse Is Working with the Parents of a Child